'Significant Drug Arrest' Made During Stop Outside Frederick Health Hospital 'Significant Drug Arrest' Made During Stop Outside Frederick Health Hospital
'Significant Drug Arrest' Made During Stop Outside Frederick Health Hospital A tip from a law enforcement agency about "a substantial amount of illegal narcotics" being brought into Frederick County led to the arrest of a 45-year-old man, authorities announced. Frederick resident Jerome Mario Britton is facing multiple charges after being busted during a stop earlier this week outside of an area hospital. According to officials, at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, officers conducted a traffic stop that led to what was described by investigators as "a significant drug arrest."  Patrol officers spotted Britton's wife's gray Dodge Challenger in the…
Truck Thief Leads 54-Mile Pursuit From Lyndhurst, Found With Heroin: Police Truck Thief Leads 54-Mile Pursuit From Lyndhurst, Found With Heroin: Police
Truck Thief Leads 54-Mile Pursuit From Lyndhurst, Found With Heroin: Police A 54-mile pursuit through North Jersey in a stolen box truck ended when the vehicle ran out of gas and police found the driver with heroin Labor Day Weekend, authorities said. Lyndhurst officers spotted Jose R. Reyes in a stolen 2022 Isuzuz box truck around 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, Lyndhurst Police Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said. Officer Robert Litterio was the one who spotted the stolen truck at Riverside and Rutherford Avenues. Joined by Officer Vincent Dorio, the duo approached the truck and tried several times to convince Reyes to exit the vehicle.  That's when Reyes, 41…
One Of Stamford's Largest Fentanyl Dealers Busted With 7 Kilograms, Police Say One Of Stamford's Largest Fentanyl Dealers Busted With 7 Kilograms, Police Say
One Of Stamford's Largest Fentanyl Dealers Busted With 7 Kilograms, Police Say One of the most significant alleged dealers in Connecticut was busted with more than seven kilograms of fentanyl following an investigation into drug sales in the city.  Miguel “Cuba” Rodriguez-Veloz, age 60, of Stamford, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 29, during a state-level search warrant on his Liberty Street apartment by the department's Narcotics & Organized Crime Unit. According to Stamford Police Assistant Chief Richard Conklin, Rodriguez-Veloz was taken into custody as he left his apartment, where he was found with 1.2 grams of cocaine, 2.9 grams of crack cocaine, an…
Western PA Man Convicted For Fake 'Kidnapping For Drugs' Plot: DA Western PA Man Convicted For Fake 'Kidnapping For Drugs' Plot: DA
Western PA Man Convicted For Fake 'Kidnapping For Drugs' Plot: DA A McKean County man was convicted on Friday, Aug. 23 in a fake "kidnapping for drugs" plot, authorities said. Tuesday Hale, formerly of Bradford, was found guilty of crimes related to the staged kidnapping in August 2023, according to District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer. The conviction followed a two-day jury trial at the McKean County Courthouse, she said. Hale was charged after the City of Bradford Police received a report from a Bradford man who had received messages – including a staged picture – from his girlfriend’s cell phone stating that his girlfriend had been kidn…
Stamford PD Officers Find 'Breaking Bad'-Themed Packages Of Heroin, Crack During Bust Stamford PD Officers Find 'Breaking Bad'-Themed Packages Of Heroin, Crack During Bust
Stamford PD Officers Find 'Breaking Bad'-Themed Packages Of Heroin, Crack During Bust A 42-year-old accused drug dealer in Fairfield County who wanted his product to stand out chose an image of one of the most famous methamphetamine makers in TV history on the packaging, authorities said.  Adrian Clack was arrested in Stamford on Wednesday, Aug. 21, after officers found a large amount of heroin, fentanyl, and crack cocaine on him, authorities said. Stamford Police Department investigators said they had learned that Clack was driving from Bridgeport to downtown Stamford to sell drugs.  On Wednesday, officers saw him in his car near the Bell Street parking gara…
Middletown Woman Busted With Heroin, Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine During Stop: Police Middletown Woman Busted With Heroin, Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine During Stop: Police
Middletown Woman Busted With Heroin, Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine During Stop: Police A woman importing drugs from Baltimore and selling them in Frederick County is facing multiple charges after being busted, authorities announced on Tuesday.  Rickilynn Nicole Dyer, 43, was arrested during a traffic stop by the Frederick Police Department’s Tactical Investigations Unit amid an ongoing investigation into reports of drug distribution throughout the county.  During the stop, police say that she was found with "a substantial quantity of controlled substances."  According to the department, a detective was tipped off in May about Dyer's alleged involvement in…
Dealer Busted With Large Stash Of Heroin, Fentanyl In Stamford, Police Say Dealer Busted With Large Stash Of Heroin, Fentanyl In Stamford, Police Say
Dealer Busted With Large Stash Of Heroin, Fentanyl In Stamford, Police Say A 42-year-old Fairfield County alleged drug dealer was busted with a large stash of narcotics, including fentanyl after police received a tip. Bridgeport resident Adrian Clack was taken into custody on Wednesday, Aug. 14, by Stamford Police after the department received "information." According to Assitant Chief Rich Conklin of the Stamford Police, Clack was located by officers parked in the area of 28 Bell St. and detained without incident. During an investigation, officers located $845 in cash, seven folds of heroin, and three grams of crack cocaine. In his fanny pack, officers located 3…
Galloway Man Admits To Selling Drugs In Atlantic City Convenience Store With Teen: Prosecutors Galloway Man Admits To Selling Drugs In Atlantic City Convenience Store With Teen: Prosecutors
Galloway Man Admits To Selling Drugs In Atlantic City Convenience Store With Teen: Prosecutors A Galloway Township man admitted to several crimes including selling crack cocaine with a teen, authorities said. Halim Fisher, 25, pleaded guilty on Monday, Aug. 12 to unlawful possession of a handgun, eluding police, and possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced his plea in a news release on Thursday, Aug. 15. Investigators said Fisher and a teen sold crack to a man inside a convenience store on the 1700 block of Atlantic Avenue in Atlantic City on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. Fisher was arrested at the store and police found …
Four Arrested After Heroin, Cocaine, Ghost Gun Parts Found In Atlantic City Motel Room: Police Four Arrested After Heroin, Cocaine, Ghost Gun Parts Found In Atlantic City Motel Room: Police
Four Arrested After Heroin, Cocaine, Ghost Gun Parts Found In Atlantic City Motel Room: Police Four people were arrested after they were accused of having heroin, crack cocaine, and ghost gun parts in an Atlantic City motel room, authorities said. Atlantic City police executed a drug search warrant at the motel on the 3000 block of Pacific Avenue on Wednesday, July 24, the department said in a news release. Officers found 226 white wax folds of suspected heroin, about 35 grams of suspected crack cocaine, and seven clear plastic bags of suspected marijuana. Investigators also seized suboxone, several types of drug paraphernalia, and $3,025 in cash. The raid also uncovered tw…
Four Arrested Following Drug Trafficking Investigation in Carroll County: State's Attorney Four Arrested Following Drug Trafficking Investigation in Carroll County: State's Attorney
Four Arrested Following Drug Trafficking Investigation in Carroll County: State's Attorney An extensive investigation into drug dealing in Carroll County led to the apprehension of four wanted suspects who have been indicted by a grand jury, the state's attorney's office announced. Last week, the county's Drug and Firearms Trafficking Task Force (DTF) and local police agencies executed three search warrants at local residences in Carroll and Baltimore counties, leading to the arrest of four suspects. Those charged:  Christine Katheryn Harris, 49, of Taneytown; William Randy Tew, 42, of Taneytown; Melissa Dawn Smith, 41, of Reisterstown; Randolph Eric Vassar, 55, of Owings …
Dealer Busted With $50K In Cocaine, Crack, Weed During Maryland Bust: Sheriff Dealer Busted With $50K In Cocaine, Crack, Weed During Maryland Bust: Sheriff
Dealer Busted With $50K In Cocaine, Crack, Weed During Maryland Bust: Sheriff A purported drug dealer was released from jail after members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office seized $50,000 in narcotics from him during a bust earlier this month. The lengthy investigation into alleged drug dealing out of a home on Jameson Court in Indian Head led to the arrest of 31-year-old Domonique Carlton Hawkins, who was taken into custody by officers and released a week later, according to officials. During the search, investigators say that they recovered nearly $50,000 worth of cocaine, crack cocaine, and cannabis, as well as drug packaging materials. Hawkins was char…
Hudson Valley Man Behind Bars For Making Terroristic Threat, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Behind Bars For Making Terroristic Threat, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Behind Bars For Making Terroristic Threat, Police Say A Hudson Valley man has been charged with allegedly making a terroristic threat and narcotics possession after threatening to blow up a government building. Ulster County resident Michael J. Bassile, age 37, of Esopus, was arrested on Monday, July 15, by the Ulster County Sheriff's Office. According to Capt. Joseph Sciutto, one of the department's deputies assigned to the Security Division at the Ulster County Department of Social Services building, received a report from staff regarding Bassile.  The report alleged that when they spoke with Bassile, he became angry and…